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16.40.430 Shuttle Company Insurance Requirements.

A. In order to provide protection to the public, the Shuttle Company shall provide levels of insurance in accordance pursuant to all requirements of Chapter 16.40.

B. Providing Shuttle Services. The Shuttle vehicle shall be covered by a general commercial liability and primary automobile insurance policy secured by the Shuttle Company, the Shuttle Driver, or a combination of both. Evidence of insurance requirements shall be received and approved by the City prior to a Shuttle Company receiving a Shuttle Company permit.

C. Additional Named Insured and Notification of Policy Changes. The Shuttle Company shall provide certificates of insurance naming the City of Portland, its officers, agents and employees as an additional insured party and give at least 30 calendar days’ notice to the Director before a policy is canceled, expires, or has a reduction in coverage. Insurance coverage requirements include commercial general liability, primary commercial vehicle insurance, worker’s compensation and employer’s liability insurance (as required by state law).

D. Ensuring Driver and Vehicle Insurance. Shuttle Drivers shall be responsible for ensuring the Shuttle Driver and Shuttle Vehicle have appropriate personal insurance coverage as required by State law.

E. Insurance Requirements. Insurance requirements of this section shall be satisfied by insurance issued by a licensed insurer or an eligible surplus lines insurer in the State of Oregon.

F. Commercial Business Insurance. Shuttle Company permit holders shall secure and maintain a Commercial General Liability policy reflecting limits of no less than $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate for covered claims arising out of, but not limited to, Bodily Injury, and Property Damage, in the course of the permit holder’s work under a for-hire transportation permit.

G. Automobile Insurance. All Shuttle Company permit holders shall provide the City with a copy of a valid Commercial Auto Liability policy with the following coverage:

1. Combined Single Limit of not less than $500,000 per occurrence for claims arising out of, but not limited to, bodily injury and property damage incurred from the business use of any scheduled, non-owned, and hired automobile in the course of the vehicle’s use as a for-hire transportation vehicle.

H. Certification of Auto Insurance. Shuttle Companies shall provide proof of current, valid insurance for Director certification that all affiliated Shuttle Drivers and Vehicles operating for such company and satisfying the minimum requirements in the event the insurance maintained by the driver has lapsed or does not provide the required coverage.

I. Insurance Limits Subject to Statutory Changes. The insurance limits are subject to statutory changes as to maximum limits of liability imposed on municipalities of the State of Oregon during the permit’s term;

J. Subject to Approval by the City Attorney’s Office. The adequacy of insurance coverage outlined in this Section is subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office.

K. Continuous and Uninterrupted Coverage. The permit holder shall maintain continuous, uninterrupted coverage for the duration of the permit. Any lapse in insurance coverage, even if it is later backdated by the insurance company, is subject to a civil penalty.

L. Insurance Rating. All insurance companies issuing policies within this Section shall be rated by A.M. Best Company and carry at least a rating of A.M. Best A- or better.

M. Additional Policy Conditions: Policies required under Section 16.40.430 must also contain, include, provide for or comply with the following:

1. Independent Contractors/Owner-Operators. If an independent contractor/owner-operator relationship exists with a permit holder and the independent contractors/owner-operators provide services under the permit holder’s permit, then the permit holder and the City require the same insurance coverage and limits and conditions as outlined in Section 16.40.430. The same certificate of liability and additional insured endorsement requirements will apply.

2. Alternatives to insurance, such as self-insurance, may occur only if the level of coverage and the terms, conditions and obligations meet the same or higher requirements as found in Section 16.40.430, and only if the public safety and well-being is not endangered thereby. The adequacy of proposed alternative insurance coverage is shall be approved by the City Attorney’s Office before such alternative insurance may become effective.